Vorübergehende Aufenthaltserlaubnis in der Ukraine: Wie beantragt man sie?

Eine vorübergehende Aufenthaltserlaubnis gibt Ausländern das Recht, legal in der Ukraine zu leben. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie eine Aufenthaltserlaubnis erhalten, Fehler vermeiden und professionelle rechtliche Unterstützung bei der Vorbereitung von Dokumenten erhalten.

Rechtliche Unterstützung bei Einreise, Aufenthalt und Legalisierung von Ausländern in der Ukraine

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A temporary residence permit in Ukraine is an official document that grants a foreigner or stateless person the right to temporarily reside in Ukraine on a legal basis. This document is issued in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons” dated 22.09.2011 No. 3773-VI (hereinafter - Law No. 3773-VI), and is also regulated by bylaws.

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Who can get a temporary residence permit?

According to Article 4 of Law No. 3773-VI, a temporary residence permit in Ukraine can be obtained by foreigners and stateless persons who:

1. Arrived in Ukraine for the purpose of employment (if they have a work permit).

2. Carry out activities related to participation in international projects, volunteer work, or research.

3. Arrived to study at accredited educational institutions.

4. Are family members of Ukrainian citizens or have close relatives with a permanent residence permit.

5. Arrived to participate in the activities of religious organizations.

6. Exercise the right to family reunification (in cases provided for by law).

7. Employees of representative offices of foreign companies or investors.

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Procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit for foreigners in Ukraine

1. Preparation of documents

According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 322 dated 25.04.2018, in order to obtain a residence permit, an applicant must submit to the territorial unit of the State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMS)

● an application;

● a valid passport document with a translation into Ukrainian

● a document confirming the grounds for staying in Ukraine (employment contract, certificate of study, marriage documents, etc.);

● receipt of payment of the administrative fee;

● photographs of the prescribed form.

2. Submission of the application and documents

The application is submitted in person to the SMS unit. It is important to remember that a foreigner has the right to apply for a residence permit within 15 working days from the date of obtaining a residence permit or the grounds for obtaining a residence permit.

3. Consideration of documents

The term for reviewing documents is up to 15 working days. During the inspection, the SMS authorities may request additional information or confirmation.

4. Obtaining a residence permit

After the decision is approved, the applicant receives a residence permit for a period that depends on the grounds (for example, for the period of validity of the work or study permit).

How to extend a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?

To extend the validity of a temporary residence permit, you must apply to the SMS no later than 15 working days before the expiration of the permit. The procedure is similar to the initial registration, but requires additional confirmation of the extension of the grounds for stay (extension of the contract, certificate from the place of study, etc.)

What else should a foreigner know about obtaining a residence permit

1. Registration of the place of residence

After obtaining a temporary residence permit, a foreigner is obliged to register his or her place of residence within 30 calendar days (Article 6 of Law No. 3773-VI). We described in detail how to obtain registration or declare the place of residence in our previous article.

2. Administrative liability

Failure to comply with the deadlines for applying to the SMS or violation of the rules of stay in Ukraine may result in fines or revocation of the residence permit. Read more about the liability that foreigners may incur for violating the migration legislation of Ukraine here.

Obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine is a clearly regulated process that requires proper preparation of documents and compliance with the established deadlines. To avoid mistakes and provide legal support during the process, contact Visit Ukraine lawyers. Our specialists provide:

● Consultations on your options and preparation of documents for obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine;

● Legal support during the application process and communication with state authorities;

● Assistance with residence permit renewal and registration of residence;

● Expert support on other related issues.

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LEGAL ADVICE – ORDER

We remind you! Obtaining an insurance policy is one of the key stages of obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine for foreigners. Read our previous article to find out what requirements the Migration Service imposes on insurance, what the policy should cover, and how to properly obtain it.

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